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ST53 FDV

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively damaged x4 pipes at load comp (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit foot well (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load comp (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 122,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 111,808 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering rack mountings on subframe o/s n/s (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,584 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,186 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,186 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,707 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corodded

front discs pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes slightly corodded

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 87,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING ON TREAD

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,653 miles

REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD AREA

Fail 26 Sep 2007 58,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,005 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,005 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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ST53 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST53 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ST53 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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